The Emotional Persuasion Of StorytellingI'll admit it. I cry at movies sometimes. I'm comfortable with it and not ashamed in the least. Movies are stories and stories have been used to elicit emotions (either by design or accident) since the beginning of man. Some of the most fantastic stories are tremendously moving. This emotion can be manifested as a 'feel good' or a 'tear jerker', it can be uplifting or depressing, revolutionary, or merely...more
Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of United Kingdom for a decade, he served for a extraordinary continuous three terms as Labour Member of Parliament for Sedgefield. He vowed to change the focus of the Labour Party image with a view to make it more electable. Blair was born on 6th May 1953 in Edinburgh in Scotland. He graduated from the Oxford University and began a career as a barrister. He soon became part of a crowd of Labour Party Modernizers after getting elected as Labour Member of Parliament for Sedgefield in 1983.Blair became eminent when he risked his reputation and personal authority by supporting Americas led War on Terror. After stepping down as the Prime Minister, he was appointed as an official Envoy of Quartet on the Middle East.Blair wanted to change the image of Labour Party along with politicians Gordon Brown and Peter Mandelson with the aim to make it more acceptable to the electorate. They wanted to downplay its relations with unilateral nuclear disarmament, public ownership, high taxation and trade unions. Tony Blair took the position as a Labour Leader after the death of former leader John Smith. After getting elected, he proved as a capable leader and an...more
The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa impresses everyone who visits it. It is located in the city of Pisa in Italy and its structure sits in Piazza dei Miracoli (Cathedral Square). Visitors who are not aware of its history might wonder why a large task reflects poor civil engineering. The tower stands next to two impressive buildings, the Camposanto and...more
Will Smith is one of the prominent Hollywood actors. He is among the wealthiest and most influential actors of the world. Smith is an established movie star for younger generations known for his charm and charisma starring in one major film in a year. For those who know him since the beginning of his career, he is an extraordinarily and multi...more
Benazir Bhutto was the former prime minister of Pakistan. She led a turbulent but inspiring life before her assassination. She was the first woman prime minister of an Islamic country after getting elected as prime minister in 1988. When she was...more
Watermelon is a juicy fruit quite like a sweet. It brings back memories of summer picnics when one could bite it to quench the thirst. It is a popular fruit enjoyed throughout the world and it is full of nutrients. When looking at its history, its...more
Memorial Day is held annually on the last Monday of May. It is Americas favorite federal holidays as it is an official start of the summer season. Besides this, it is also an emotional holiday for many people because this day honors the fallen...more
Sweet desserts have existed since the beginning of mankind. It is now enjoyed by people throughout the world in variety of flavors. In the past, only the affluent society folk could afford it while the ordinary people could only enjoy it on special...more